Throughout my career, I honed my craft of communication. As a lobbyist, a sales professional, media consultant, and most recently, a public servant, I know how to effectively reach targeted audiences through myriad channels. ☑ Image-MakerI am an image-maker who finds swaying perceptions to positively affect an outcome personally rewarding. My work is in all media formats; I applied such practices in highly visible settings. Achieving the right messaging is the ultimate public relations win. ☑ Award-winning AdvertisementsIn past roles, I created multiple award-winning ads. The internal and external strategies I create use media to move people to take action. A concise, clear message is crucial. Taking a complex issue and distilling it into memorable bites is the best way to communicate to the masses.☑ Creative Business DevelopmentFor many years, I represented an award-winning media agency as a creative business development executive. I created media strategies for Fortune 500 companies and small business concerns and viewed by all as a key player delivering their messaging. I produced hundreds of media products and work in all formats. As an expert in building teams and managing complex organizations, I thrive in conceptual environments. ☑ Executive MessagingCurrently, as the Chief Marketing Officer for the Ohio Department of Development, I exercise both communication and marketing skills. The organization I manage creates messaging for Ohio’s development profile. I interface with state and industry leaders delivering precise content to the press, public, and government entities. ☑ Brand MarketingI am an originator of the Ohio Brand. I am a creative pragmatic who understands how to get the job done and I make the process comfortable and known so there are only good, expected results.